Little Giants
Little Giants

Little Giants

1994Movie107 minEnglish

When Danny O'Shea's daughter is cut from the Peewee football team just for being a girl, he decides to form his own team, composed of other ragtag players who were also cut. Can his team really learn enough to beat the elite team, coached by his brother, a former pro player?

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IMDb6.1/10
Rotten Tomatoes33%
Google Users72%
Director: Duwayne DunhamGenres: Comedy, Family, Sport

Plot Summary

Aunt Annie's Plumbing, the worst pee-wee football team in the league, gets a new coach in Danny O'Shea, the brother of the rival team's coach. Faced with losing their entire team and a chance at redemption, Danny recruits his daughter, a talented but underestimated player, and a ragtag group of misfits. Together, they transform from underdogs into a surprisingly competitive force, proving that heart and determination can overcome any odds.

Critical Reception

Little Giants was a modest box office success and received mixed to positive reviews from critics, who often praised its humor and heartwarming underdog story, though some found its plot predictable. It has since become a beloved family sports comedy, particularly appreciated for its nostalgic appeal and positive messages.

What Reviewers Say

  • Appeals to families with its lighthearted humor and positive themes.
  • An enjoyable, albeit formulaic, underdog sports story.
  • Features memorable performances and a feel-good message.

Google audience: Audiences generally found Little Giants to be an entertaining and funny movie with a good message. Many enjoyed the characters and the heartwarming underdog plot, making it a nostalgic favorite for many.

Fun Fact

Rick Moranis, who plays Danny O'Shea, was not originally supposed to be in the film. He was brought in as a replacement after the original actor dropped out shortly before filming began.

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Kamurai

Kamurai

Really good watch, could watch again, and can recommend. There are some outdated references, but mostly the movie holds up over time. All the key points are the same, it's mostly playing football between haves and have nots, with a stro...